Positive approach exam questions

Question 1

Describe two asusmptions of the positive approach. (8)

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Question 2

Explain the positive assumption ‘the authenticity of goodness and excellennce.’ (4)

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Question 3

Describe the formation of relationships using one or more assumptions of the positive approach. (6)

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Question 4

Explain the assumption ‘acknowledgement of free will’. (4)

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Question 5

Explain the assumption of ‘focus on the good life’. (4)

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Question 6

Outline the positive assumption of focus on ‘the good life’ and ONE other positive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 7

Outline the positive assumption of ‘authenticity and excellence’ and ONE other positive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 8

Outline the positive assumption of ‘acknowledgement of free will’ and ONE other positive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 9

Apply the assumptions of the positive approach to explain one human behaviour. (10)

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Question 10

Apply your knowledge of ‘acknowledgement of free will’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 11

Apply your knowledge of ‘authenticity of goodness and excellence’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 12

Apply your knowledge of ‘focus on the good life’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 13

Describe the main components of either mindfulness OR quality of life therapy. (10)

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Question 14

Describe how the assumptions of the positive approach are applied in one therapy. (8)

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Question 15

Evaluate the effectiveness of Quality of Life Therapy. (10)

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Question 16

Evaluate Quality of Life Therapy in terms of ethical considerations. (6)

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Question 17

“By asking who is happy, and why, we can help people rethink their priorities and better understand how to build a world that enhances human well-being” (Myers & Diener, 1995)

With reference to the above quote and using your own knowledge, discuss how the positive approach could be applied to human behaviour in practical contexts. (12)

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Question 18

Describe and justify the methodology used in Myers and Diener 1995. (8)

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Question 19

Describe the procedures used in Myers and Dieners 1995 study. (10)

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Question 20

Describe the findings and conclusions of Myers ad Dieners 1995 study. (8)

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Question 21

Evaluate the methdology of Myers and Dieners 1995 study. (12)

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Question 22

Evaluate the proceudres of Myers and Dieners 1995 study. (12)

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Question 23

Evaluate Myers & Diener’s (1995) research ‘Who is happy?’ in relation to ethical issues and social implications. (10)

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Question 24

‘The methods used in Myers and Dieners 1995 research allow the reserachers to be confident in the conclusions that they draw.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? (8)

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Question 25

Outline the conclusions of Myers and Dieners 1995 research. (6)

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Question 26

‘Positive psychology has yet to prove that it is as relevant in todays society as other psychological approaches.’

Discuss the extent to which the positive approach is relevant in todays society. (24)

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Question 27

‘Other approaches in psychology have had a much more significant impact on todays society than the positive approach.’

Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (24)

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Question 28

Describe two strengths of the positive approach. (6)

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Question 29

‘The positive approachis different to traditional psychological approaches in a number of ways.’

With reference to this quote, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the positive approach compared to the other approaches you have studied. (12)

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Question 30

Evaluate two weaknesses of the positive approach. (8)

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Question 31

Compare and contrast the positive approach and the psychodynamic approach. (10)

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Question 32

Compare and contrast the positive approach and the behaviourist approach. (10)

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Question 33

Compare and contrast the positive approach and the biological approach. (10)

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Question 34

Compare and contrast the positive approach and the cognitive approach. (10)

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